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715 Felix-The-Cat Brochure.Pdf Creato da Otto Messmer e Joe Oriolo, un team di designer americani di talento, FELIX THE CAT ha fatto il suo debutto al cinema nel 1919. Felix è il primo cartoon nella storia del cinema ad essere considerato una vera e propria icona pop di fama internazionale. Felice, imbronciato, pensieroso, ironico e scanzonato oggi #FELIX THE CAT prende vita con i decori FAETANO in modo irriverente e contagioso, enfatizzando quelle caratteristiche per le quali amiamo Felix ancora oggi dopo 100 anni! Created by Otto Messmer and Joe Oriolo, a team of talented designers, FELIX THE CAT made his on screen debut in 1919. As the first cartoon in the history of cinema to be animated, Felix is considered a true pop icon of international fame. Happy, sullen, thoughtful, ironic and light-hearted, #FELIX THE CAT comes to life with FAETANO illustrations in an irreverent and contagious way- some of the many reasons we love Felix after 100 years! La collezione di piastrelle in gres porcellanato è composta da due serie di decori. #THE CAT IS BACK, conquista gli sguardi con un tratto contemporaneo d’ispirazione pop. Qui la personalità di Felix prende vita mentre si nasconde e riappare nell’illustrazione successiva più malizioso che mai. Questa interpretazione di Felix non sarebbe completa senza la sua iconica borsa magica che sfoggia per risolvere ingegnosamente tutte le sue avventure. Questo accessorio è presente anche all’interno della collezione. Non mancano i classici balloon per mantenere alta la carica emotiva e l’intensità delle emozioni di Felix che naturalmente… parla, pensa e canta. 3 4 Pavimento / Floor: #THE CAT IS BACK 5 Pavimento / Floor: HVG 10 Rett. Rivestimento / Wall: #THE CAT IS BACK Pavimento / Floor: #THE CAT IS BACK Rivestimento / Wall: PR 10 - PR 8 6 7 The ceramic tile collection consists of two decorations: #THE CAT IS BACK, conquers his signature looks with a contemporary pop-inspired flair. In this tribute, Felix’s personality comes to life as he hides and reappears in the next illustration more mischievous than ever. This rendition of Felix would not be complete without his iconic magic bag that shows off how he ingeniously pulls off all of his adventures and makes his trademark appearance. Don’t forget the classic wide range Pavimento / Floor: of emotions and expressions as he speaks, PR 8 thinks, sings, laughs and whistles Rivestimento / Wall: #THE CAT IS BACK - PR 10 with such enthusiasm and charisma. Pavimento / Floor: PR 10 - PR 8 Rivestimento / Wall: #THE CAT IS BACK 8 9 20PR00CBA #THE CAT IS BACK 20x20 cm 8x8 in 239 • Soggetti assortiti • Different designs • Motive sortiert • Sujets assortis 20PR10 20PR08 L’assortimento dei soggetti all’interno della scatola è casuale. The assortment of the various subject on each box is to be considered randomized. PR 10 / BIANCO PR 8 / Nero Die Zusammenstellung jeder Verpackungseinheit erfolgt wahllos. 20x20 cm 8x8 in 20x20 cm 8x8 in L’assortiment des sujets dans la boîte est aléatoire. 067 067 10 11 FELIX THE CAT, protagonista nell’animazione dell’era del cinema muto, è un personaggio amato da una sponda all’altra dell’Atlantico da ormai 100 anni. Nato come personaggio cinematografico e reso Nel 1928 Felix ha fatto il suo “debutto televisi- celebre dal mondo dei fumetti, il famoso gatto vo”. L’immagine iconica di Felix è stata utilizzata ha vissuto una doppia vita: americana e italiana. durante la prima trasmissione televisiva spe- Tutto è iniziato nel 1919 quando lo studio di Pat rimentale eseguita dalla Radio Corporation of Sullivan a Hollywood produsse il cortometrag- America. Anche se è solo a partire dal 1959 che gio “Feline Follies”, che aveva come protagoni- Felix è entrato nelle case degli americani con la sta un simpatico gatto nero. Felix ebbe subito sua simpatia. Una delle apparizioni più celebri successo tanto da diventare una star del cinema di Felix è avvenuta durante la parata del Macy’s muto come Charlie Chaplin che finì per incon- Thanksgiving Day nel 1927: per la prima volta trare “di persona” nel 1923 nel film “Felix the Cat un cartone animato è protagonista della para- in Hollywood”. ta sottoforma di balloon. La Macy’s Parade del Thanksgiving Day è diventata un evento molto Nei 1926 i suoi film arrivano in Europa, proprio importante e un punto di riferimento ameri- quando Felix diventa un fumetto. In Italia sul cano, attirando oltre 3 milioni di visitatori ogni “Corriere dei Piccoli” prende il nome di Mio Mao anno e altri 50 milioni di telespettatori collegati e diviene uno dei personaggi più amati. in diretta. L’anno dopo Felix a bordo dello Spirit of Saint Data la popolarità senza precedenti del perso- Louis con l’aviatore Charles Lindbergh durante naggio e il fatto che il suo nome fosse parzial- la prima trasvolata solitaria sull’Oceano Atlan- mente derivato dalla parola latina “felice”, im- tico. Lindbergh era un grande fan di Felix, tanto portanti organizzazioni adottarono Felix come da eleggerlo come sua mascotte e avere la sua la loro mascotte e simbolo. Il primo è stato un immagine dipinta sulla coda dei suoi aeroplani rivenditore Chevrolet di Los Angeles amico di Pat Sullivan che per il suo showroom aperto Felix è sempre stato protagonista attivo della nel 1921 aveva inserito nell’insegna al neon storia degli ultimi 100 anni, tanto da vivere in l’immagine di Felix sorridente. Ad oggi è uno prima persona anche la Seconda Guerra Mon- dei punti di riferimento più noti di Los Angeles! diale. La sua immagine è stata dipinta ai lati del Inoltre, nel biennio 1983 - 1985, Jean-Michel velivolo Fight One Squadron Three ONE della US Basquiat e Andy Warhol hanno realizzato un Navy nel Pacifico. dipinto ispirato all’amato FELIX THE CAT. 100th Anniversary: 1919-2019 12 13 FELIX THE CAT, an emblematic character in the animation of the silent film era has been a beloved symbol on both sides of the Atlantic for 100 years. Born for the cinema, brought to life by print in comics, he lived a double life, both American and Italian. It all began in 1919 when Pat Sullivan’s studio produced the short film “Feline Follies”, that featured a cute black cat called Master Tom, which would take the name of Felix from the third short film in the series. The success of the cat was widespread instantaneously. Felix quickly began rubbing elbows with the greats as he became a silent film star like Charlie Chaplin who he ended up meeting “in person” in 1923 at “FELIX THE CAT in Hollywood”. In the early twenties his films came to Europe, while in 1926 the rise of comics was taking place. Me- anwhile in Italy, Felix was adapted by the famous Italian childrens magazine, “Corriere dei Piccoli”, where the cat took the name of Mio Mao and became one of the most beloved comic book characters. The year after Felix crossed the ocean on board the Spirit of Saint Louis: the aviator Charles Lindbergh incorporated the image of Felix on board the plane when he completed his solo venture over the Atlantic One of Felix’s most monumental appearances took place at the Ocean in 1927. Lindbergh was a big fan of Felix, so much that he elected him to be his mascot and have Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade in 1927, making him the first his image painted on the tail of his airplanes. Felix is actively present throughout history, including WWII, appearance of a cartoon animal featured in the parade as a bal- when he was painted on the sides of the US Navy’s Fighting Squadron Three ONE aircraft in the Pacific. loon. The Macy’s Parade on Thanksgiving Day has become a very important event and American staple point, attracting more than In 1928, Felix made his unique “television debut”, as no other image had come across the airwaves until 3 million visitors each year and another 50 million viewers con- this moment. The iconic Felix image was used as an experiment during the first television transmission nected live on television. Given the unprecedented popularity of performed by the Radio Corporation of America. Although, it wasn’t until 1959 that Felix entered the the character and the fact that his name was partially derived from homes of Americans with his antics and mischief. the Latin word for “happy”, important organizations adopted Felix as their mascot and symbol. Joe Oriolo, supported by Messmer and Pat Sullivan, (producer and nephew) created an animated series consisting of 126 episodes in which Felix is modernized and the cast is revolutionized. One of Felix’s most The first of these was a Los Angeles Chevrolet dealer and a friend monumental appearances took place at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade in 1927, making him the of Pat Sullivan who opened his showroom for the first time in first appearance of a cartoon animal featured in the parade as a balloon. 1921. Felix’s smiling neon sign is now one of the best-known landmarks in Los Angeles. Additionally, in 1983, Jean-Michel Ba- squiat reached what he could only consider a dream; working with the great Andy Warhol. The two collaborated between 1983 and 1985 to make unique, abstract paintings inspired by the beloved, FELIX THE CAT . 14 15 Il secondo decoro è il vintage #REMEMBER FELIX, dove ogni pezzo è una storia a sé e dove il fascino nostalgico che ha conquistato il pubblico di Felix per già un secolo è protagonista. Ogni immagine ci ricorda la sua ingegnosità e intraprendenza fai-da-te che ha ispirato generazioni di fan trasformandolo in adorabile anti-eroe. Pavimento / Floor: VW 1 Rett.
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